Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: The Constitution and Social Change

Question:

Out of the following which is not a developmental activity of panchayat?

Options:

Maintenance of burning and burial grounds

To promote small cottage industries

Construction of roads and public buildings

To take of minor irrigation works

Correct Answer:

Maintenance of burning and burial grounds

Explanation:

Social welfare responsibilities of the Panchayats include the maintenance of burning and burial grounds, recording statistics of births and deaths, establishment of child welfare and maternity centres, control of cattle pounds, propagation of family planning and promotion of agricultural activities. The development activities include the construction of roads, public buildings, wells, tanks and schools. They also promote small cottage industries and take care of minor irrigation works. Many government schemes like the Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) and Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) are monitored by members of the panchayat.